Construction Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
About the profession
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
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Junior Construction Manager → Associate Construction Manager → Senior Construction Manager → Lead Construction Manager
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Salary Growth
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Levels
172K
Top Salary
8+
Years
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $64,480 - $91,370/year With equity/bonuses: $70,928 - $109,644 Top markets (SF/NYC): $74,152 - $109,644 Execute core tasks using Judgment and…
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Day in Life
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9am — Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations. 10am — Develop or implement quality control programs.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $45,136 - $82,233 Year 2-3: Junior level $91,370 - $112,347 Year 4-6: Mid level $112,347 - $121,808 Year 7-10: Senior level $121,808 - $152,408 Year 10+:…
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